According to the SI report, approximately 125 students may have participated in some form of cheating while taking Government 1310: Introduction to Congress, a spring course. A total of 279 people enrolled in the class.

Casey was part of a Harvard team that finished 26-5 in 2012 and earned its first Ivy League championship. The Crimson also made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1946.

Casey averaged 11.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks last season. He improved his scoring average each of his three seasons with Harvard.

The Harvard Crimson reported Monday that the college's football team is also being affected by the investigation. One player, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the student newspaper that the team will "miss a few players" because of the probe. The coaching staff is reworking lineups and game plans in anticipation of losing key contributors, according to several players.